6/12 Talk about garbage disposal in Korea.

Korea has a volume-based garbage system.

* volume-based garbage system: 쓰레기 종량제

ex> The volume-based garbage system has been very successful.

The more trash you produce, the more you have to pay. You pay by buying regulation garbage bags.

ex> The price of regulation garbage bags varies depending on the size.

If you don’t use these designated plastic bags, they do not collect your garbage. Garbage bags can be purchased at supermarkets or convenience stores. They come in different sizes, and prices vary according to their size.

* come in: 나오다, 출시되다

ex> The video game comes in different languages.

You can actually buy a garbage bag to pack things you've bought at a store. There are separate garbage bags for food waste. Koreans take out the food waste separately to designated containers.

ex> I’m in charge of taking out the food waste.

Korea does not allow garbage disposals under the kitchen sink. Plus, you take out the recycling separately as well.

* take out the recycling: 재활용 쓰레기를 내다 버리다

ex> We can take out the recycling only on designated days.

@ There’s dumpster outside.  밖에 쓰레기 수거통이 있어.

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1. The volume-based garbage system is a very efficient system.

2. You can buy regulation garbage bags at supermarkets.

3. The brand new smartphone comes in various colors.

4. We take out the recycling every weekend.

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